Indigenous Canada Journeys with Entrée Destinations

The Aurora through Indigenous eyes | Yukon & Northwest Territories

If we were to leave the storytelling to science, we might simply say that the aurora is caused by charged particles from the Sun, hitting Earth’s magnetic field and colliding with gases in the upper atmosphere. But here in Canada, we can excavate fascinating cultural meanings that stretch far back through time. For example, the Cree people’s ancient beliefs suggest the lights represent the spirits of departed loved ones, while the Inuit describe the aurora as a glowing pathway to the heavens. Learning these stories allows a renewed view of the Aurora — one seen through the lens of Indigenous Canada, where oral traditions and natural phenomena are deeply entwined. With the help of Entrée, we sprinkle these divine experiences with lashings of adventure: snowmobiling along forest trails, dogsledding across frozen lakes, snowshoeing in areas of permafrost, and ice fishing with the aurora dancing above.

What aurora hunting in Indigenous Canada could look like:

Whether you choose the breathtaking expanse of the Yukon or the area of the Northwest Territories beneath the auroral oval, your evenings will be lit by celestial light. Between nights spent northern lights hunting on snowmobile or from a rooftop hot tub in a luxurious lodge, you’ll explore wild terrains on skis or snowshoes, learn all about making igloos, and experience firsthand the lives of the Indigenous people.

The Heart of the Canadian Prairies | Saskatchewan

Adventure and cultural heritage merge in Saskatchewan. Here on the vast heartlands of the Canadian prairies, you’ll be welcomed with tea and smudging ceremonies by local elders, and led through lush nature to see ancient pictographs decoded by your Indigenous guide. Adventures are manifold in the boreal forest of northern Saskatchewan, where you’ll paddle coiled rivers used by Cree and Dene communities, and hike long paths through thick forest and black spruce bogs with guides whose ancestral stories weave land and lineage into a remarkable living history of Canada.

What an Indigenous travel experience in Saskatchewan could look like:

Traverse raging rivers beneath colossal waterfalls. Visit First Nations elders and share stories with guides in the Wanuskewin Heritage Park. Learn about the importance of Bison in everything from excellent Saskatchewan cuisine to clothing and local art. See the world’s largest collection of Picasso lithographs in La Ronge, or stay on theme and embark on an expedition under some of Canada’s darkest skies to photograph the Milky Way at Nistowiak Falls.